Kano court jails 85-year-old for rape
A High Court in Kano State has sentenced an 85-year-old man, Malam Isah Abdullahi, to 14 years in prison for a serious offence. The judgment was delivered by Justice Aisha Mahmud at the Gwarzo Division after a full trial. The court ruled that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Officials from the state […]
Man sentenced to death for murder of neighbour in Kano
A Kano State High Court has sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of killing his neighbour. The court said the evidence presented during the trial clearly showed that the accused committed the crime. The judgment came after months of hearings involving witnesses, police reports, and legal arguments. During the trial, prosecutors explained […]
Trump asks Supreme Court to step in and block billions in foreign aid spending
U.S. President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to step in and stop billions of dollars in foreign aid that his administration is trying to block. On Tuesday, Trump’s team filed an emergency appeal, warning that a lower court ruling could force the government to release around $12 billion in aid, which they say […]
Cross River: Fire razes Ogoja High Court
A fire has completely destroyed the Ogoja High Court in Cross River State, located in the Government Reserved Area (GRA). The fire started around 7 pm on Sunday, and eyewitnesses reported that nothing was left of the building by the time the flames were put out. The cause of the fire is not yet clear. […]
Man Sentenced to Life for Killing Girlfriend Over Cheating Accusations
In a recent ruling by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in South Africa, 51-year-old Josaya Ndlozi was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend, Sophie Phumzile Malele. Ndlozi’s conviction came after he accused Malele of cheating, which led to a violent confrontation. Ndlozi, who lived with Malele and their three […]